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S. Korea's three major multiplexes post nearly 70% sales plunge in 2020IndustryFeb 18, 2021South Korea's three major multiplex chain operators have seen their respective 2020 sales plunge nearly 70 percent from a year earlier due to the fallout of the yearlong novel coronavirus pandemic, d... -
S. Korea's mobile game market surges 24% to W5tr in 2020: dataIndustryFeb 18, 2021The mobile game market in South Korea logged sharp growth of over 5 trillion won ($4.5 billion) last year amid the pandemic, data showed Thursday. Total mobile game transactions in the country were ... -
Samsung Heavy bags W459b order from OceaniaIndustryFeb 18, 2021Samsung Heavy Industries Co. said Thursday it has clinched a 459 billion-won ($415 million) deal to build four liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueled oil tankers. Under the deal with an Oceania company,... -
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[Graphic News] S. Korea’s exports of cosmetics up 16% in 2020BusinessFeb 18, 2021South Korea’s exports of cosmetics shot up 16 percent in 2020 from a year earlier, data showed, on the back of the growing demand from the United States and elsewhere in Asia. Outbound shipments o... -
Baemin CEO pledges to donate more than half of his assetsIndustryFeb 18, 2021The CEO of South Korea's top food delivery app operator, Woowa Brothers Corp., said Thursday that he will donate more than half of his wealth, estimated to be more than 1 trillion won ($905 million).... -
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[Photo News] Royal Salute Contemporary Art Digital FestivalRetailFeb 17, 2021Alongside the artwork, a range of Royal Salute whiskys, including this year’s latest lineup and limited editions, are also on display -- including the 29-year-old Pedro Ximénez edition. Entry is fre... -
Export sector to get W167t trade finance boostIndustryFeb 17, 2021The South Korean government will roll out massive support programs for exporters this year, aiming to return the country’s export volume to pre-pandemic levels, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and En... -
Naver plans its largest yet bond issueTechnologyFeb 17, 2021Naver plans to raise as much as 700 billion won through bond sales to secure funds required to set up a new data center in South Korea and invest in foreign platform startups. The South Korean inter... -
Celltrion begins distribution of COVID-19 therapy in KoreaIndustryFeb 17, 2021Celltrion began nationwide distribution of its monoclonal antibody therapy for COVID-19 on Wednesday. Celltrion’s regdanvimab is Korea’s first emergency-approved COVID-19 treatment. All 156 state-d... -
Samsung’s imprisoned chief barred from working at SamsungTechnologyFeb 17, 2021Employment restrictions have been imposed on the jailed Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong following his conviction for bribery. Observers said, however, that since Lee is not employed by... -
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[News Focus] SK Innovation’s battery split-off plan called into questionIndustryFeb 17, 2021Firm’s not yet profitable battery division compounded by settlement money -
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[Advertorial] LG Energy Solution No.1 battery patent holder through extensive R&DIndustryFeb 17, 2021LG Energy Solution said it had invested 2 trillion won ($1.8 billion) in battery research and development over the past six years, allocating 5-6 percent of its revenue every year. According to the ... -
Neowiz acquires Sticky Hands, doubles down on casual game bizIndustryFeb 17, 2021South Korean online game publisher Neowiz said Wednesday it has acquired a 60 percent stake in a local mobile game company Sticky Hands. “The acquisition will give Neowiz the business management rig... -
100,000 German households subscribe to Hanwha Q Cells’ green electricity serviceIndustryFeb 17, 2021Hanwha Q Cells said Wednesday that more than 100,000 households in Germany have joined its Q.Energy service so far, which allows customers to buy and consume electricity generated 100 percent by rene... -
Operation of new budget airlines delayed amid prolonged pandemicTransportFeb 17, 2021Transport Ministry‘s new move allows Air Premia, Aero K to fly inaugural flights by end of year
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